Glocal 2025 Global Launch | Evaluation for a Better Future: Harnessing Evidence to Bridge Divides

Описание: On May 27, the Global Evaluation Initiative (GEI) launched Glocal Evaluation Week 2025 with an open invitation to reimagine evaluation as a powerful force for inclusion, collaboration, and transformation.

As 2030 approaches, our world continues to face persistent challenges: rising inequality, growing radicalization and political polarization, and declining trust in institutions. These issues are deeply interconnected and collectively threaten our ability to achieve our global development goals.

During the global launch of Glocal Evaluation Week 2025, experts from diverse fields came together to reflect on what it takes to rebuild trust, foster collaboration, and move forward together toward a better future.

Speakers:
Craig Barham – Chief Technical Director, Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Branch, Cabinet Office of Jamaica
Khalil Bitar – President, International Organization for Cooperation in Evaluation (IOCE)
Irene Guijt – Former Head of Evidence and Strategic Learning, Oxfam Great Britain
Anna Guerraggio – Head of Engagement and Communication, Independent Evaluation Office of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP IEO)
Heriberto Tapia - Research and Strategic Partnership Advisor, Human Development Report Office, UNDP
David Hayward - Digital News Consultant specializing in disinformation, former BBC journalist
Dugan Fraser - Program Manager, GEI

Moderator:
Patrizia Cocca - Communications and Knowledge Management Lead, GEI

Host:
Claudia Olavarría - Global Coordinator of Glocal Evaluation Week, GEI

0:00 Welcome message - Claudia Olavarría, Global Coordinator of Glocal Evaluation Week, GEI
2:22 Introduction to the topic - Patrizia Cocca, Communications and Knowledge Management Lead, GEI
5:16 Why fighting toxic narratives is essential for building a better future - David Hayward, Former BBC journalist and media communications expert specializing in countering disinformation
19:44 What role does evidence play in shaping the future of human development? Insights from the 2025 Human Development Report - Heriberto Tapia, Research and Strategic Partnership Advisor, Human Development Report Office, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
25:54 What will it take for evaluation to contribute meaningfully to global cooperation and resilience? How can we leverage social media and the attention economy to share evidence effectively? - Anna Guerraggio, Head of Engagement and Communication, UNDP Independent Evaluation Office
32:57 What is the role of evaluators in restoring truth and trust in society? How can young and emerging evaluators contribute? - Khalil Bitar, President, International Organization for Cooperation in Evaluation (IOCE)
40:18 How do civil society organizations leverage evidence to advance justice and inclusion? What are the challenges and opportunities in using evaluation for grassroots advocacy? - Irene Guijt, Former Head of Evidence and Strategic Learning, Oxfam Great Britain
49:07 Question & Answer 1: What kind of information and messaging can help rebuild trust in evaluation results?
51:23 Q&A 2: Is regulation a potential solution for fighting misinformation especially on social media?
54:21 Q&A 3: What kind of evaluator profile does the present world require?
58:25 Q&A 4: How can we leverage social media and storytelling to build trust in evidence?
1:01:05 Q&A 5: Are there any actionable recommendations from the 2025 Human Development Report for the evaluation community?
1:03:36 Q&A 6: What are key ethical considerations when carrying out evaluation in fragile and sensitive contexts?
1:09:30 Q&A 7: How can we ensure that evaluation findings are used for decision-making?
1:19:42 Relay of the #EvalTorch, a global campaign to make evaluation future-fit to address global challenges - Khalil Bitar
1:23:00 Closing remarks - Dugan Fraser, Program Manager, GEI
1:27:39 Parting message - Patrizia Cocca